Hot Topics in Cholangiocarcinoma From the 2024 Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation Annual Conference

Leading experts explored groundbreaking advancements in tumor microenvironments, biomarker validation, and innovative therapies, paving the way for transformative precision medicine in cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) care.

Cutting-edge advancements in tumor microenvironments, therapeutic resistance, biomarker validation, and innovative treatments are paving the way for breakthroughs in precision medicine.

Experts in cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) have explored the transformative role of artificial intelligence in improving CCA diagnosis, predictive marker identification, and understanding precursor lesions to advance targeted therapies and personalized care.

Experts have highlighted the latest advancements in locoregional treatments, including hepatic arterial infusion, selective internal radiation therapy, ablation techniques, and histotripsy, offering new hope for improving survival in cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) patients.

Experts discuss advancements in systemic therapies, surgical strategies, and liver transplantation, offering new hope for improving outcomes in patients with cholangiocarcinoma (CCA).

Tinengotinib emerged as a promising next-generation multikinase inhibitor, offering new hope for patients with resistant cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) through its innovative mechanism of action and encouraging clinical trial results.

A collaborative roadmap has been unveiled to redefine clinical endpoints, advance precision medicine, and align global efforts in tackling the challenges of rare and aggressive biliary tract cancers.

Three presentations discussed the application of artificial intelligence learning– and machine learning-driven approaches to improve pathology, radiology, and drug discovery processes, showing strong potential for improving outcomes in patients with cholangiocarcinoma.

Benjamin L. Green, MD, presented Wilms’ tumor 1 vaccine novel adoptive cell therapy approaches for advanced solid cancers, including the role of immunotherapy in treating advanced cholangiocarcinoma.